Wednesday
Apr072010
Tin-licious
A pretty french tin, I found at the etsy store, LaManche adds some unexpected flair to refrigerated cinnamon rolls. As dose the unique vintage baking pan I picked up at an estate sale. Function and form.
I converted this other etsy find, a vintage perfume tin, with an enchanting polka dot motif...
...into a sweet little frame, using some decorative paper and a favorite photo of me Mum.
English tea tins are another fun collectible. They also make a great way to give a special gift, I sent one to a client for Christmas filled with peppermint bark.
I found the green one at a local antique store and the other, which actual held candy originally, on eBay.
all photos & content © Lara Rossignol
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 5:01AM
Reader Comments (12)
I really love the presentation of those cinnamon rolls! Beautiful shot. I love that your food looks good but REAL! After this and your Monday "Little Debbies" post, I am seeing a whole series of "Ordinary made extraordinary"!
I love old tins. Used to have a small collection of them but let them all go when we decided to simplify things a few years ago. Miss them today but glad I don't have to dust them anymore! That first image is perfection. Loved it!
I love the antique tin idea! My grandma gave away alot of her old treasures and I stole an antique wooden little bowl with a carved lid. It's my favorite to put packaged bubble gum in for my kids. It's beautiful!
Lila Ferraro
Queen Bedroom Sets
Each day you present a visual treat. There's something about tins - I even find it difficult to discard an empty Altoids tin and try to 're-purpose' them.
Did you happen to see this article in the NY Times?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/07/dining/07camera.html?pagewanted=1&no_interstitial
First Camers, Then Fork! Years ago when I was a newlywed, I found it interesting that before any big holiday dinner, my MIL would arrange all the food on the table and photograph it - no one was allowed to touch or taste - or sit - until this ritual was performed.
I love your food presentations and the shots are fabulous! Thanks so much!
Beautiful way to re-purpose! Love the frame of your mom's picture ;-)
you're just filled with good ideas! and you're sweet to share!
Wow! Who would have thought, when I rescued that Pastilles tin from the dark old corner it was hiding in, here in France, that it would end up looking so stunning on your blog. Beautiful pictures - and your little photo frame has given me an idea for my own tin collection.
you made cinnamon buns all fancy and beautiful! looking forward to incorporating my tin finds with food :) thanks
These are absolutely divine!!!
Brige xx
I went to the Scott Antique Market yesterday for the first time, and was surprised at the lack of tins, or maybe I didn't look hard enough. I love them though, and you have some really nice ones!
great finds and stunning photos!